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QFC Tournament 90 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark McGene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark McGene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark McGene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Gilles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGene throws a right hand that Gilles ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilles also avoids with ease.
Gilles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGene.
Jab, jab by Gilles - just one landing.
Gilles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGene momentarily.
Gilles works McGene's body with a nice hook.
McGene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gilles tries to avoid it but McGene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gilles to the ground. Gilles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGene shoots in for a takedown but Gilles shows good takedown defense.
Gilles lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for McGene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGene is breathing heavily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gilles! McGene is backing up but he can't get away as Gilles lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McGene and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Gilles!
After the fight, Mark Gilles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tolegen Akylbekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Datiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datiles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D-Generation X. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tolegen Akylbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Datiles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datiles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akylbekov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Datiles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akylbekov is looking for a triangle but Datiles pushes his legs off easily.
Datiles stays in close to Akylbekov's body and controls the position.
Datiles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akylbekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Datiles controls the pace.
Datiles drops back looking for a leg! Akylbekov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akylbekov manages to kick Datiles off! Datiles jumps back into Akylbekov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akylbekov keeping moving, preventing Datiles from controlling successfully.
Datiles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akylbekov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datiles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datiles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Datiles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akylbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akylbekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datiles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datiles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datiles is stalling in the full guard.
Datiles wants to control from the top but Akylbekov keeps moving.
Adrian Datiles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Datiles with that takedown attempt.
Datiles shoots in and drives through. Akylbekov sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akylbekov fails to land with a series of punches.
Datiles shoots in looking for a takedown. Akylbekov tries to sprawl out of it but Datiles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akylbekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolegen Akylbekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Datiles.
Akylbekov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akylbekov.
Datiles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akylbekov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akylbekov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Akylbekov connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Akylbekov finds it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Datiles fails with a takedown attempt.
Datiles scores with a takedown into Akylbekov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akylbekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datiles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datiles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akylbekov controls Datiles momentarily but Datiles frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akylbekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datiles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datiles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datiles postures up.
Datiles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Datiles trying to control but Akylbekov is working from the bottom.
Datiles is sitting in close to Akylbekov's body. Akylbekov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Datiles is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Datiles is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Akylbekov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tolegen Akylbekov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Simon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon dodges the punch combination from Kennedy.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Simon. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Simon.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy throws a combination that misses
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon misses with the combination.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon misses with a looping left.
A cross from Simon lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simon is pressing down on Kennedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simon wants to stand up but Kennedy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon working a defensive guard here.
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.
Simon is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kennedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simon trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jean Simon.
Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jean Simon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Simon connects with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a double jab.
Simon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Simon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Simon takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Simon.
Simon throws an off balance right hand
and Kennedy counters with a left and a right that stings Simon.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Kennedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Kennedy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simon back to the cage. Kennedy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kennedy moves out of range as Simon strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simon but Simon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kennedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simon scores with a one two! Kennedy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
A jab lands there for Simon.
Luke Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon with a hook.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simon sprawls well. Simon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simon swivels and escapes.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon jabs at Kennedy's body.
Simon tries to sprawl but Kennedy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simon gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simon holds on and takes a little breather.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
Kennedy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Kennedy just wasn't active enough.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simon. Simon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jean Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Simon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Simon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simon throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Simon.
Simon misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simon won't be happy with that.
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but Simon denies him.
Simon is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but Simon instead regains half guard.
Simon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennedy's back!
Simon tries to keep control of the position but Kennedy is staying busy.
Kennedy tries to roll but Simon sticks to his back.
Simon keeps control of the position easily here as Kennedy tries to buck him off.
Simon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon is not going to allow Kennedy to sit and survive in this position.
Kennedy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon is not going to allow Kennedy to sit and survive in this position.
Luke Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
Simon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kennedy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simon has the hooks in. Kennedy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to control the hands but Simon breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Kennedy rolls, trying to escape but Simon keeps control of the position.
Kennedy is keeping busy.
Kennedy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simon biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon has good solid back control here.
Jean Simon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy slips a jab from Simon.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Kennedy.
I think Simon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jean Simon!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jean Simon!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jean Simon!
Jean Simon wins by unanimous decision!
Jean Simon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Jamie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Jamie counters with a nice body shot.
Jamie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jamie slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jamie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Jamie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamie works over Sullivan's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Jamie.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jamie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Rocky Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kevin Jamie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Jamie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Jamie moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Jamie moves away
and Jamie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jamie counters with a huge left! Sullivan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jamie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sullivan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jamie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Jamie!
Kevin Jamie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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